Hello friends!
Welcome to my corner of the interwebs. Authenticity means everything to me and it’s important to me that you know who I am, my story, and how I came to be. I was born in Queens, NY and I like to mention this because Peter Parker (aka Spiderman) was also born in Queens. I grew up just outside of Manhattan, an idyllic suburb that I couldn’t wait to move away from. I attended Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY and I studied psychology. In 2003, I got hit with the wanderlust arrow when I studied abroad in Granada, Spain. That experience changed my life. I went on to get my Masters of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Alliant University in San Diego, CA.
I followed the “traditional” path by way of working in corporate America because honestly, I didn’t know there were other options. In 2017, at the apex of what I thought was a life achievement, I wanted to see what else life had to offer. My intention at that time was to be a travel, food, and culture blogger who travels the world. My inspiration was and continues to be Anthony Bourdain and his show No Reservations (RIP). It was during my travels that I was called to deepen my healing and spiritual journey.
I never intended to help others with their healing journey or even to teach but I guess this path chooses you. People started to come to me for Reiki healing. I started leading full moon circles in New York City. In a busy city like New York, I found that people wanted to live more mindfully and also find connection through community. Like me, people were curious about the subtle realms and the magic that weaves through life.
In 2020, the pandemic changed everything for me, like everyone else in the world. All of my in person healings, circles, and teachings moved online. Even though I missed being able to connect with people in person, I was able to reach people all over the world. This brings us to today. Right here and right now. You probably found me through one of my social media platforms and I roped you into coming here, just kidding.
In 2022, my first book, How To Manifest was published by Union Square Publishing. I am the host of the Awaken and Align podcast which is in alignment with my passion in life, which is to speak to inspiring people around the world about spirituality and collective liberation.
I give reverence to my teachers, astrologers, shamans, healers, and cohorts who have guided me on my spiritual journey. Each and every one of you has helped me to peel layers of myself to reveal the truth. These are the modalities and teachers I have studied with.
Reiki 1 & 2 with Joanna Crespo at the New York Open Center
Reiki Masters and Teaching with Lisa Levine from Maha Rose
200 Hour Yoga Alliance Kundalini Yoga with The World Peace Yoga School in Rishikesh, India.
13th Octave LaHoChi with Jordan Catherine Pagan
Akashic Records with Santiago Rafael
Foundations in Somatic Abolitionsim for Bodies of Culture with Resmaa Menakem
Formal Education
Graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelors of Science from Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY
Masters of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego, CA
Laura Chung’s Bio:
Laura Chung is a Reiki master, astrologer, and the host of two podcasts, Awaken and Align and The Werk. She has her Masters of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Laura is the author of How To Manifest published by Union Square & Co. She is an activist and trauma-informed healer who uses her various media platforms to share spiritual wisdom and decolonial education toward collective healing and liberation. She co-hosts an astrology show, The Millennial Mystics, and has over 130,000+ followers across her various social media platforms. As a multi-disciplinary healer, Laura helps people to transcend their past and transform their current situations; breaking generational cycles and harmful patterns. Her intention is to help people manifest the life of their dreams.